The Easter Egg "Scandinavian" (1899-1903)

Origin

Series: Other Eggs

Company: House of Fabergé

Made in: between 1899-1903 St. Petersburg, Russia

The Scandinavian egg is an enameled Easter egg made by Michael Perchin under the supervision of the Russian jeweler Peter Carl Fabergé between 1899 and 1903. The egg was made for a St. Petersburg client, one of the very few eggs that were not made for the Russian Imperial Family.

Design and Materials

Workmaster: Mikhail Yevlampievich Perkhin (Michael Perchin)

Materials used: Gold, Translucent Strawberry Red Enamel, Diamonds

Height: 7,5 cm (3 in)

Surprise - Miniature Hen

The egg opens to reveal an enameled yolk, which contains a miniature hen.

Current Ownership and Location

Year of acquisition and current owner: 2004 Viktor Vekselberg / The Link of Times Foundation

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